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FG Bureau

India

Aug 16, 2013

Theatre

Lal Qile Ka Aakhri Mushaira

@ Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44

Date: August 18

Time: 7:30 pm

The Play recreates the last mushaira that took place at Lal Qila before the 1857 Uprising. Noted Urdu poets like Mirza Ghalib, Ustad Zauq, Momin Khan Momin, Dagh Dehlavi, Nawab Sheftah and Bahadur Shah Zafar participated in this Mushaira. The Play reflects the poets' inter-personal relationships in the witty repartees that are exchanged. Actor Tom Alter portrays the role of Bahadur Shah Zafar. Suitable for 12 years and above.

Performing Arts

Music & Talk

@ Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44

Date: August 20

Time: 7:30 pm

An evening of patriotic songs by the Sakha Choir. This will be followed by a talk by some eminent personalities from different fields, who will speak about the nation.

The Role of Music

@ Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44

Date: August 20

Time: 7:30 pm

Pran Nevile speaks on the role of music in people's movements. This is followed by a concert of Ghazals & Sufiana Kalaam highlighting women's rights, by Somesh Mathur.

Workshop

Stress and its Management

@ Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44

Date: August 20

Time: 7:30 pm

A three-part Workshop on the management of stress by Dr. Sonali Bali & Mrs. Simrita Chaudhry. The Workshop includes interactive sessions to help individuals to identify stress, its symptoms and coping strategies. The sessions will be held using questionnaires, audio-visual inputs case studies and role plays.

Intensive Workshop Week

@ Zorba the Buddha, MG Road

Date: August 19 to 25

Time: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Gati Summer Dance Residency (GSDR) presents the Intensive Workshop Week (IWW), a 7-day Workshop for dancers and choreographers. The Sessions will be conducted by experienced practitioners in the fields of performance and dance. The Workshop entails presentations, classes and discussions on different approaches to creating choreographic works. Speakers include Sankar Venkateswaran, Daisuke Muto, Rakesh MPS and Padmini Chettur.

Theatre Workshop

@ Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44

Date: Up to December (Saturday,Sunday)

Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

For all theatre lovers, here's a chance to learn the nuances of acting by members of the Barry John Acting Studio – a wonderful opportunity to develop your passion.
(For children between 13 and 17 years)

An four-day Exhibition of some of the best premium and branded home decor and furniture products.

Expo

Incentive Travel & Conventions Meeting

@ The Leela Kempinski, Ambience Island, NH8

Date: August 20 to 22

A 3-day Expo that will bring Corporate Travel Managers, Destination Management Companies, Event Planners, HR and Marketing Managers under one roof. The importance and value of travel related products and services will be discussed.

Raksha Bandhan Special

@ Episode, 203, Galaxy Tower, Sector 15

Date: August 21

Make this Rakhi special and get unique gifts for your siblings. Choose from a perfect array of options – from personal, home, religious, celebratory and office desk creations.

Live it up on the weekend with this bash. Dance the night away to Club and House mixes. Let your hair down and party hard.

Art Workshop

@ Epicentre,
Apparel House,
Sector 44

Date: Up to August 31

Time: 10:30 am to 1:00 pm

Learn Art with contemporary Indian artist Kavita Jaiswal. Kavita will shape each individual's work – beginning with sketching, drawing, textures and tonal variation, and leading to composition and painting.
Age: 18 yrs & above

Independence Day

@ Kingdom of Dreams, Sector 29

Date: August 16

Continuing with Independence Day celebrations, KoD is offering a unique Indian experience. Enjoy the traditional kite flying and a vibrant cultural parade. There will also be special Rangmanch performances. The highlight of the Event is a ride in a Hot Air Balloon.